Klatt said the Generals had four players competing for the quarterback job: Hagen Hiott, “one of the most intelligent quarterbacks and a natural leader;" Jackson Elgin, a utility player last season; Calloway Cooper, another utility-type player; and Casen Whitmire.

In the backfield, the Generals return senior Kadarius Sullivan, whom Klatt described as a “great utility back” who's also a capable receiver. Junior Trey Berry, whom Klatt said is “extremely explosive,” gives the Generals another threat in the running game.

With the loss of Baldwin, Klatt said the wide receiver position at camp “will be a strong evaluation area to find the six to eight receivers that can play at the varsity level.”

Some of the returning receivers who were fighting for spots were Beau Good, Josh Fabrizio and Hume Mitchell. Elgin and Cooper also will see time at wide receiver.

Klatt said J.J. Richardson, a dynamic two-way player at receiver and defensive back, is also a kick returner “who has the ability to separate."

Defensively, Wade Hampton returns five starters, including tackle Bradley McMillen, whom Klatt said will provide a “stout interior presence” for the Generals.

Alongside McMillen will be Will Edwards, an all-state basketball player. Klatt said Edwards will work off the edge and be a “hybrid defensive end and drop-back linebacker.”

Eric Reese is the lone returning linebacker, and Klatt said Reese has stepped up as the leader of that unit. Mel Murry and Jackson Bryant return to the secondary.

The Generals lost an outstanding kicker to graduation in Branden Glick, who signed with The Citadel, but Klatt said Glick's successor, Sabastian Garcia, has a powerful leg and the ability to eliminate opponents' return game.